Indiana Schools Would Lose $56 Million Under Trump Education Budget
Indiana schools chief says federal education cuts paired with modest state funding would be a “double-edged sword.”
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March 23, 2017
March 22, 2017 Prayer In Schools Bill Goes To Full Senate, Closer To Law
The prayer in school bill passed out of the Senate education committee and goes to the full Senate.
Prayer In Schools Bill Goes To Full Senate, Closer To Law
The prayer in school bill passed out of the Senate education committee and goes to the full Senate.
Manufacturing Companies Need More Workers? Look To The Schools
A program in Batesville pairs high school students with local manufacturing companies, so students can learn the right skills to get a manufacturing job.
March 21, 2017 Federal Budget Puts Low-Income College Grants On Chopping Block
Ivy Tech Community College is second in the nation for students using Pell Grants to attend college. That program would be reduced by $3.9 billion.
Federal Budget Puts Low-Income College Grants On Chopping Block
Ivy Tech Community College is second in the nation for students using Pell Grants to attend college. That program would be reduced by $3.9 billion.
March 20, 2017 What You Need To Know About Muncie Schools’ Financial Troubles
As Muncie Community Schools battles a $15 million budget deficit, school leaders could turn to school closures, emergency loans or forgoing building repairs to help the ailing district.
What You Need To Know About Muncie Schools’ Financial Troubles
As Muncie Community Schools battles a $15 million budget deficit, school leaders could turn to school closures, emergency loans or forgoing building repairs to help the ailing district.
March 17, 2017 This Week At The Statehouse: ISTEP Replacement Discussion
A roundup of the week’s education news from the statehouse.
This Week At The Statehouse: ISTEP Replacement Discussion
A roundup of the week’s education news from the statehouse.
March 16, 2017 McCormick Asks For 2019 Start Date For New Test, Not 2018
State superintendent Jennifer McCormick appealed to legislators Wednesday asking them to not implement a new state assessment by 2018.
McCormick Asks For 2019 Start Date For New Test, Not 2018
State superintendent Jennifer McCormick appealed to legislators Wednesday asking them to not implement a new state assessment by 2018.
March 15, 2017 Senate Committee Slash House Pre-K Funding Bill, Nix Voucher Link
A Senate Committee slashed funding Wednesday from a House bill that sought to double the state’s preschool pilot program.
Senate Committee Slash House Pre-K Funding Bill, Nix Voucher Link
A Senate Committee slashed funding Wednesday from a House bill that sought to double the state’s preschool pilot program.
March 14, 2017 DeVos Praises ‘Out-Of-The-Box’ School Management Of Indianapolis Public Schools
DeVos, who wants less federal oversight in education, says IPS gives parents and school leaders more control and choice over their classrooms.
DeVos Praises ‘Out-Of-The-Box’ School Management Of Indianapolis Public Schools
DeVos, who wants less federal oversight in education, says IPS gives parents and school leaders more control and choice over their classrooms.
March 13, 2017 State Considers Emergency Funding For Gary Schools
The Indiana Distressed Unit Appeals Board recommends the state grant Gary Community Schools a loan to cover teacher paychecks and other costs until the end of March. The board unanimously approved the recommendation last week, and the NWI Times reports the school district’s debt includes an $8.6 million operating deficit.
State Considers Emergency Funding For Gary Schools
The Indiana Distressed Unit Appeals Board recommends the state grant Gary Community Schools a loan to cover teacher paychecks and other costs until the end of March. The board unanimously approved the recommendation last week, and the NWI Times reports the school district’s debt includes an $8.6 million operating deficit.